| Document and Entity Information | Feb. 08, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | ExOne Co |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001561627 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 8, 2021 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-35806 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-1684608 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 127 Industry Boulevard |
| Entity Address, City or Town | North Huntingdon |
| Entity Address, State or Province | PA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 15642 |
| City Area Code | (724) |
| Local Phone Number | 863-9663 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock |
| Trading Symbol | XONE |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
